Tennessee United
for Human Rights has a mission to bring human rights education to everyone. And
what better way to do this than through discussing these rights at public
events? The group has held an event for International Day of Peace for the past
two years and will be holding an event again this year on September 21.
International Day
of Peace was declared by the United Nations General Assembly as a day devoted
to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and
peoples. This is more relevant than ever, and TNUHR is planning an event under
the heading “Religious Freedom and What this Means Today.”
This is the third
annual observance of Peace Day by TNUHR. In 2015, the group organized an
eye-opening panel discussion on “Exposing the Hidden World of Human
Trafficking,” and in 2016, TNUHR held an event under the theme “Know Your
Rights and Survive: Overcoming Domestic Violence.” Expert panelists spoke about
human rights abuses, how to recognize signs of violence and trafficking and how
to help someone who may be a victim.
This year, the
Peace Day event will be held on September 21st at 7pm in the
Nashville Church of Scientology community hall.
Rev. Brian
Fesler, regional coordinator of the Tennessee United for Human Rights program
says, “We want to inspire peace and educate people about their basic rights.
With this knowledge, we can work together to end violence in this country.”
TNUHR is a
chapter of the international organization United for Human Rights, formed on
the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to provide
human rights resources and educational materials to all sectors of society. For
more information about the events on Peace Day or to find out more about
Tennessee United for Human Rights, visit tnuhr.org.
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